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ProCon Wind Energy has contracted Glamox to supply and install LED marine lighting systems for the Thor, Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm. The project is being built by RWE and will feature 72 wind turbines, with each foundation reaching up to 100 meters in height and weighing approximately 1,500 tons. The turbines will be installed on the foundation using a jack-up vessel from Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, with 40 of the turbines featuring recyclable rotor blades.
Glamox’s second-generation MIR linear luminaires will be used for the project, which will be installed at external and internal access points on the wind turbine foundations. The lighting system must be able to withstand harsh marine conditions, including seawater exposure, waves, lightning strikes, and vibrations from strong winds.
The Thor offshore wind farm is located approximately 22 kilometers from Thorsminde off the west coast of Jutland and has a planned capacity of more than 1,000 MW, making it Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. The project is expected to be completed in 2025, with a contract awarded to Global Wind Service (GWS) for the installation of secondary structures.
Thomas Dybro, Head of Project Development & Sales at ProCon Wind Energy, emphasized the importance of lighting for safe and efficient working conditions at offshore wind farms. He highlighted Glamox’s ability to provide long-lasting and vibration-resistant lighting that can withstand extreme offshore environments, including rain, wind, corrosive seawater, and sub-zero temperatures.
The successful installation of the lighting system will enable safe and efficient working conditions for maintenance and servicing operations, ensuring the efficient operation of the wind farm and meeting the ambitious renewable energy goals of the region.